Skullduggery

Each year for the past ten I've attempted to grow a plant inside one or both eye sockets of this ceramic skull...with varying degrees of success and defeat.   

This year I think everything worked out "just right" with these colourful little violas. Sun in the morning, shade in the afternoon and moist all of the time.  The small flat stone in the other eye socket serves as a peanut plate for the resident blue jays.

Did you know the flowers are edible and quite tasty?  Elegant in a salad or as a garnish...impress your girlfriend or significant other with your new found culinary talents.

Johnny-jump-ups say "hello" from southeastern Alberta.

Photographed at home on June 13, 2021.